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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,116.72, 1,054,663.92 and 170,642.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,116.72, 1,054,663.92 and 170,642.16 is: 255,960.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,116.72 : 1,054,663.92 = 170,642.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,116.72/1,054,663.92 = 170,642.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,116.72x = 1,054,663.92 × 170,642.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,116.72x = 179,970,129,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,970,129,382.87/703,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,960.53

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